Even if they are excelling at work and dependable to friends and family, a person with anxiety might be plagued with negative thoughts, such as: “I’m a bad friend,” “I’m not good at my job” or “I’m letting everybody down.”

If you want to be able to empathize with this group ― and remember, 18 percent of adults in the U.S. are affected by an anxiety disorder each year ― this video is a good place to start.